Dialogue interns visit with INTO Mason
On April 18th, 2024, interns worked with INTO Mason students to workshop on dialogue design and conducted training on how to facilitate tough conversations. INTO Mason works to support international students from application to graduation.
Intergenerational Conversation about Israel and Palestine
On March 20th, 2024, Dialogue interns collaborated with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and utilized the intergenerational lens to discuss the differences in perspectives on a current and historical conflict between Israel and Palestine. By understanding the influences that form our perspective of different views, we can start working to restore humanity in the chaos of war.
Depolarization & Active Listening
On February 6th of 2024, Dialogue & Difference led a dialogue at George Mason University with a group of college students from different backgrounds. The interns discussed the challenges of active listening in the modern world. The conversation focused on challenges from how generations are more siloed from social media and less connected to different views and experiences. Students identified their own challenges and ideas to counter the trend by developing their awareness with active listening and not shying away from topics that expand understanding with people from a different side.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate School
On March 3rd of 2020, the Dialogue & Difference team conducted a dialogue for the Daniel Morgan Intermediate School in Winchester, Virginia. The dialogue consisted of both teachers and students with small group facilitation exercises and larger group debrief sessions emphasizing the importance of community. One of our interns, Byron Phillips, provided insight to his perspective as a facilitator:
“The opportunity to work with Daniel Morgan Intermediate, was such a positive experience for me as a conflict resolution practitioner and student. I gained a lot of real world facilitating and conflict resolution. I enjoyed being able to facilitate a healthy discussion centered around specific problems that educators face on a daily basis. The ability to create an atmosphere where both educators and myself, felt comfortable in having a healthy dialogue, was a monumental experience for me as a young practitioner. This experience has propelled me to want to continue this work in the local communities that I am apart of within the local D.C. region.”
In the future, we hope to continue working with schools in the area to expand our conflict resolution practices but also to show the power that lies within the art of dialogue!
Rapid Global Climate Change
In Collaboration with several on campus organizations, including Mason’s LEAD office we held an interactive dialogue on the existential threats of climate change! Thanks to all of those who could make it!
Election & Voting
We have successfully ended the second D&D dialogue event on Election and Voting. Expect a new style and a more interative event! Don’t miss out! 9/18 Thursday 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm (Facilitation Training: 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm) at Research Hall Room 163.
Peace & War
Credits to: Seong Jae Shin (D&D Project)
Wednesday, September 17, 2018, 7:30 – 9:15pm, Research Hall Room 163
Facilitation Training: 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Our D&D dialogue event on Peace and War ended with great success. Don’t miss out! 9/19 Wednesday 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm (Facilitation Training: 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm) at Research Hall Room 163.
The panelists are Professor Peter Stearns and Professor Jesse L. Kirkpatrick!
Panelists:
Peter N. Stearns
University Professor
World History: Modern European and American and comparative social history, history of emotions, world history
University Professor, Provost Emeritus
Specializations: World History, Social History, Globalization, History of Emotions
Dr. Peter N. Stearns became Provost and Professor of History at George Mason University on January 1, 2000, serving as Provost until June 30, 2014. He was named University Professor in January 2011. He has taught previously at Harvard, the University of Chicago, Rutgers, and Carnegie Mellon; he was educated at Harvard University.
Jesse L. Kirkpatrick
Assistant Professor: Political and moral philosophy, ethics of peace and war, ethics and emerging technology
Specializations: Political philosophy, moral philosophy, the ethics of peace and war, human rights
Jesse Kirkpatrick is Assistant Director for the Institute. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and specializes in political and moral philosophy, with an emphasis on the just war tradition, emerging technologies, and human rights. Prior to joining IPPP, Jesse was an Assistant Professor at Radford University and a Researchl Fellow at the US Naval Academy’s Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. Jesse also works as a Research Consultant at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab
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Perceptions of Truth
Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 7:30-915pm, Research Hall Room 163
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 7:30-915pm, Research Hall Room 163
Does Government Represent Us?
April 20th, 2016
The Dialogue and Difference Project’s next event will be on the topic of government representation. Come share your voice and talk about subjects including political agency, bi-partisanship, voting and the electoral college, privilege, and political ethicacy in the United States. Who creates change, and who has the power to participate? In lieu of the 2016 Presidential race, do you feel that your political party represents your voice?
Food and Beverages will be provided at the event. Facilitation training will be offered prior to the event at 6:45 pm in Research Hall.
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Perceptions of Guns
March 17, 2016
Join the Dialogue and Difference Project on St. Patricks day for a discussion about guns in America. What is your perception of guns as it pertains to security, regulation and policy, military, and politics? What is the role of guns in the United States, and how does it influence your personal freedoms, security and tradition? Feel free to wear green and bring your own voice to this dialogue!
Pizza, refreshments, and snacks will be provided.
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Islamophobia: Targeted Identities
Join us in engaging dialogue about how Islamophobia has targeted American and international Muslim identities. Lets exchange voices, ideas, and experiences about the meanings and manifestations of Islamophobia. Guest speakers include Nathan Lean, Remaz Abdelgader, and Mobeen Vaid.
February 16, 2016
7:30 pm – 9 pm
Research Hall 163
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Understanding Privilege
Tuesday, January 19, 5pm-7pm
Dialogue and Difference Project, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University and University Life co-hosted this event.
Political Rhetoric and Islamophobia
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6pm-8pm
Dialogue and Difference Project partnered with University Life, and Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies. As part of the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution’s event series on civil rights in America, this event will examine the discourse on Islamophobia in American politics and its impact on communities. The facilitators will invite audience members’ questions throughout the discussion.
The Faces Of Human Trafficking
On April 8, 2015, Dialogue & Difference co-sponsored a multimedia program highlighting the work of 2015 Spirit of King award recipient Dr. Al Fuertes and his students whose work surrounded human trafficking and the international community.